It was a whirlwind of a trip, but so worth the journey. J.R. Watkins Naturals invited me, along with 4 other bloggers, to visit their breathtaking headquarters located in Winona, Minnesota. Midwesterners are often viewed as friendlier than your average American and the employees of J.R. Watkins proved this to be true with their endearing…
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Project Green Challenge: Going From Disposables to Reusables
Teens Turning Green is a student led movement that educates and advocates for environmentally and socially responsible choices. About a year ago this amazing group of teenagers went head to head with the giant retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. They were outraged that A & F was mandating their teen employees wear a fragrance containing phthalates,…
Patagonia Shoe Giveaway and More!
Recently I mentioned on Facebook and Twitter how awesomely green Patagonia is. The company is about as groovy green as they come-they have in place a program called Common Threads where they take back old outdoor garments for recycling into new fibers. They are now partnering with eBay, the world biggest online second-hand marketplace, to…
5 Ways to Green Your Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is a staple in every home and yet it’s rarely discussed. It needs more recognition. It’s a necessity- right up there with food, water and shelter- and our toilet paper choices are impacting the environment in a big way. One would think that having three boys would actually help conserve toilet paper…
Blogging for J.R. Watkins Naturals
Remember I told you I have lots of exciting things going on in my groovy little world right now? Well I have one more exciting bit of information to share. I’ve joined on as an expert blogger for the team over at J.R. Watkins Naturals. The company has been around since 1868 and they…
5 Eco Friendly Goody Bag Options
My three boys are still young enough to like a good birthday party-especially when it’s their own. Their excitement leading up to the party is adorable and their willingness to take on the role of “king for a day” is magical. My eleven year old still wears our traditional “handmade by mom” crown around the…
Henna: a Healthy Hair Dye Alternative
This is a much overdue part two to a post I wrote about whether or not to use toxic hair dye when gray hair kicks in. In the original post I shared various options for graying hair, ranging from going au natural to using permanent hair dye. As a green living advocate, like many of…
